It is 12 years since Wales last played in Skopje and their then manager Chris Coleman arrived uncomfortably late after losing his passport. More than a decade on, Craig Bellamy’s side left a much more professional impression, even if took a last-gasp equaliser from the substitute David Brooks to rescue a point that preserves both his manager’s unbeaten record and Welsh hopes of another World Cup qualification.Given that North Macedonia had won their six previous games without conceding a goal and Wales were unbeaten in seven matches since Bellamy took the managerial helm, something had to give in Skopje. Continue reading...
David Brooks scored a late equaliser for Wales against North Macedonia in a World Cup 2026 qualifier, preserving Wales' unbeaten run under manager Craig Bellamy and their qualification hopes. The match followed a minute's silence to remember victims of a nightclub fire. North Macedonia scored in injury time before Brooks' late goal secured a draw.
